Sustainable aviation fuels: a review of production technologies, life-cycle emissions, and key challenges - Aaqib Zafar; Muhammad Nauman; Muhammad Usman; Rashid Ali Laghari; Muhammad Imran Akhtar; Azhar Abbas Khosa; Muhammad Kashif Shahzad; Abdur Rahman Shaukat; Sheikh Muhammad Farhan; Muhammad Hamid Abbas; Longfei Chen (Fuel, 2027)

Combined salicylic acid and gamma irradiation improve microbiological quality and postharvest storage stability of plum (Prunus domestica L.) - Mehvish Mushtaq Banday; Shahnaz Parveen; Peerzada Rashid Hussain; Quraazah Amin; Syed Zameer Hussain; Tashooq Ahmad Bhat; Sajad Ali; Towseef Ahmad Wani; Najimaana Wani (Food Control, 2027)

Comparative Evaluation of Calcium Chloride and Polyethylene Glycol 400 on Drug Loading in Human Plasma-Derived Exosomes: Insights from BCS class II drug Spironolactone - Laraib Khan; Rabia Gul; Muhammad Sarfraz; Hamid Bashir; Nabi Shah; Nadeem Ahmad; Hafiz Rashid Hussain; Sabeeh Mohsin; Izna Khan; Yasser Shahzad; Imran Nazir; Muhammad Imran Amirzada (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2027)

A two-dimensional spatial-temporal decision-support framework for pipe jacking in weathered rock - Lit Yen Yeo; Chung Siung Choo; Sue Han Lee; Brian Chung Shiong Loh; Ahmad Safuan A Rashid; Dongming Zhang; Dominic Ek Leong Ong (Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2027)

Effects of varying grades of silicomanganese fume on hydration attributes of cementitious composites - Shayiq Rashid; Salman Siddique; Hammad R. Khalid; Hong S. Wong; Asad Hanif (European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 2026)

A non-destructive watermelon sweetness classification via vision transformer with cross-modal knowledge distillation - Mustafa Kareem Hadi; Siti Khairunniza Bejo; Abdul Rashid Mohamed Shariff; Nazmi Mat Nawi (Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2026)

Retraction Note: Exploring the molecular mechanisms of rice blast resistance and advances in breeding for disease tolerance - Muhammad Usama Younas; Muhammad Qasim; Irshad Ahmad; Zhiming Feng; Rashid Iqbal; Xiaohong Jiang; Shimin Zuo (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Molecular pathways of oxidative stress in diabetes: redox imbalance and insulin pathway dysregulation - Zahid Ahmad Wani; Asvene Kumar Sharma; Showkeen Muzamil; Mehak Nasser Mir; Ishfaq Ahmad Malik; Rayees Ahmad Naik; Shuja Shafi Malik; Irfan Ashraf Badroo; Aabid Rashid Hurra; Yaqoob lone (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

High frequency and prognostic significance of TP53 promoter methylation in Pakistani glioblastoma patients - Ahad Naveed; Noor Muhammad; Afshan Khanum; Asif Loya; Muhammad Usman Rashid (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Integrative QSAR-GaMD Approach Identifies Stable Repurposed Inhibitors Targeting Dengue Virus Proteins - Amna Shafqat; Muhammad Shahab; Alia Ashraf; Zakirullah; Rashid Ahmad; Shan Xu; Guojun zheng; Yigang Tong (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Screening of bacteriophages for subsequent treatment of resistant Escherichia coli infections transmitted through poultry - Mobeen ur Rashid; Saeed Ahmed; Javed Muhammad; Muhammad Tariq Navid; Waseem Safdar; Aman Karim; Ijaz Ahmad; Haider Ali; Kashif Abdaal (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)

Unravelling the epigenetic roles of long non-coding RNAs in plant drought resistance - Saika Bashir; Mansoor Showkat; Anjali Verma; Mohsin Altaf Hajini; Tabish Jaan; Majid Rashid; Kenji Miura; Randeep Rakwal; Sajad Majeed Zargar (Plant Science, 2026)

Biogenic silver nanoparticles as promising candidates against sesame root rot and wilt pathogens: Integrated in silico, in vitro, and in planta evaluations - Abdulaziz Wahaab Salih; Rashid Mushrif Theer; Ayoob Obaid Alfalahi; Sehrish Manan (Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2026)

Reservoir characterisations of undifferentiated tight dolomite rock types in Taq Taq field, Zagros Fold-Thrust Belt, Kurdistan Region of Iraq - Fraidoon Rashid (Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2026)

Integrated assessment of glacier geodetic mass balance and surface ice velocity in the Upper Tons and Baspa Basins, Western Himalaya (2000–2024) - Md. Mamoon Rashid; Md Nawazuzzoha; Suheb; Durgesh Dwivedi; Umar Faruque; Md Shahid Ali; Rayees Ahmed; Syed Umer Latief; Gregoire Mariethoz; Hasan Raja Naqvi (Gondwana Research, 2026)

Multifunctional bioinspired starch-agar/Co-MOFs films regulated by tannic acid with enhanced ammonia sensitivity and antimicrobial activity for intelligent food packaging - Ruimeng Sun; Shan Gao; Yimeng Zhang; David Julian McClements; Qianqian Yan; Arif Rashid; Minna Luo; Wentao Wang (Food Research International, 2026)

Modifying cottonseed protein: Effect of sonication and localized proteolysis on molecular conformation, thermal stability, and solubility - Mokhtar Dabbour; Mohammad Fikry; Sobhi F. Lamlom; Peng Wu; Ronghai He; Arif Rashid; Hafida Wahia; Garba Betchem; Asmaa Hamoda (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

An origami-inspired unit cell composed of intersecting Kresling springs - Ahmed S. Dalaq; Ammar Alsheghri; Sabarinathan Palaniyappan; Mohd Tauheed; Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub; Oraib Al-Ketan; Mohammed F. Daqaq (Engineering Structures, 2026)

Ecological and economic impacts of ocean deoxygenation on Pacific halibut fisheries: A multidisciplinary assessment of projected losses - Hongsik Kim; Louise Teh; Ilyass Dahmouni; Lubna Alam; Ibrahim Issifu; U. Rashid Sumaila (Ecological Economics, 2026)

Facile synthesis of cobalt-iron layered double hydroxide and its derived mixed metal oxide for Congo red and Pb(II) remediation - Ramzan Akhtar; Adil Khan; Maria Gul; Mohsin Ali Raza Anjum; Iqra Rafique; Muhammad Rehan; Rashid Nazir Qureshi; Sajid Iqbal; Muhammad Saifullah (Colloids and Surfaces C: Environmental Aspects, 2026)

Dual role of biochar for heavy metal removal from municipal solid waste incineration fly ash wash water and its reuse in cement mortar - Jiwon Kim; Iktae Kim; Sarmad Rashid; Prashant D. Sarvalkar; Seungjun Roh; Dongkyu Lee; Dongcheon Park; Kwangwoo Wi (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Differentiating the Anthropogenic Sources of Potentially Toxic Elements from the Geogenic Sources in a Gigantic Transboundary River Basin - Rahat Khan; Mehedi Hasan Ovi; Ayon Saha; Md Mahmudul Hasan Rakib; Devlina Saha Aishe; Javed Mallick; Hoang Thi Hang; Md. Harunor Rashid Khan; Saad Aldawood; Dhiman Kumer Roy (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

First Report and Morpho-Molecular Characterization of Boeremia Exigua Causing Leaf Spot of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata (L.) Wilczek) - Uzma Rashid; Mohammad Irfan; M. Najeeb Mughal; Aflaq Hamid; Sajad un Nabi (Journal of Crop Health, 2026)

Retraction Note: Integrating physiological and molecular insights in cotton under cold stress conditions - Aamir Ali Abro; Muhammad Qasim; Mubashir Abbas; Noor Muhammad; Ijaz Ali; Shiguftah Khalid; Junaid Ahmed; Muhammad Waqas; Sezai Ercisli; Rashid Iqbal; Fang Liu (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

FruScab-E3Net: A Deep Learning Ensemble Framework for Scab Disease Detection and Classification in Fruits - Tamoor Khan; Sheeraz Akram; Arfan Jaffar; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Rashid Abbasi (Applied Fruit Science, 2026)

Unveiling the insecticidal potential of indigenous host-crop associated Pseudomonas bacteria, potential candidate for effective control of Plutella xylostella(Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) - Muhammad Shehzad; Abdur Rashid Khan; Muhammad Tariq (Crop Protection, 2026)

Phytochemical-rich extract of Psidium guajava ameliorates letrozole-induced PCOS in female rats by modulating the NF-κB inflammatory pathway - Hao Xu; Palwasha Haider; Majid Manzoor; Rida Siddique; Hina Manzoor; Muhammad Yasir Ali; Rizwan Rashid Bazmi; Liaqat Hussain; Ping Wang (Tissue and Cell, 2026)

Selection of elite potato parents using phenotypic traits and SSR marker analysis - Fahmida Akhter; Md. Shafiqul Islam; Md. Akash Ahammed; Sauda Naznin; Md. Harunor Rashid; Mosaddiqur Rahman; Md. Mosharraf Hossain Molla (South African Journal of Botany, 2026)

Transforming low-grade phosphate and mineral wastes into fertilizers: Chemical activation of phosphorite, phosphogypsum, and glauconite for enhanced nutrient release - Rasulbek Jumaboyev; Akhmed Reymov; Ayzhamal Allamuratova; Rashid Kurbaniyazov; Temur Ospanov; Saparbay Kazakhbaev; Choo Wou Onn; Rasulbek Eshmetov; Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan (Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2026)

Identification and characterization of loess deposits along the Indus River in Pakistan - Xuegang Mao; Xiuming Liu; Zahir Muhammad; Mingming Ma; Ali Rashid Tabrez; Yuechen Lian; Lingshan He; Xinyao Qi (Quaternary International, 2026)

Species-specific functional divergence of MAH1-L genes enhances wax biosynthesis and drought tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - Rabiah Ashraf; Bushra Rashid; Usman Arif (Plant Science, 2026)

Integration of shockwave therapy and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in cardiovascular medicine: A comparative study - Frank Annie; Elie Gharib; Aldino Cellini; Mitchell Rashid (Next Research, 2026)

Finite element-based investigation and explainable machine learning prediction of moment resistance of steel flush end-plate connections - Md. Ibrahim Kholil; Muhammad Harunur Rashid; Aziz Ahmed; Md. Waliul Islam (Next Research, 2026)

Sedimentology, stratigraphy and dolomitization of Lower Cretaceous (Berriasian) carbonate tidal flats (Saudi Arabia). A platform-scale perspective - Matthieu Deville de Periere; Samir Rashid; Feng Lu; Yousef Almubarak (Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2026)

Dietary spirulina improves the gastrointestinal indices and reproductive performance of long-whiskered catfish, Mystus gulio - Md. Jobran Mia; Azmaien Naziat; Md. Sohag Sarkar; Md. Nayeem Hossain; Md. Mohibul Hasan; Harunur Rashid; Md. Mahiuddin Zahangir (Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2026)

Co-optimized membrane design and operating window for TiO₂-MoS₂ photothermal membrane distillation: Localized interfacial heating and enhanced performance - Nurul Syazana Fuzil; Nur Hidayati Othman; Juferi Idris; Zulkifli Abdul Rashid; Norazah Abd Rahman; Ahmad Fauzi Ismail; Tan Yong Zen; Sadaki Samitsu; Nur Hashimah Alias (Desalination, 2026)

Synthesis and application of NiFe2O4/Nb2C-MXene composites for enhanced microbial fuel cell performance in wastewater treatment: Advancing sustainable bioelectricity generation - Muhammad Waseem Mumtaz; Haseeb Ashraf; Hamid Mukhtar; Memona Sadiqa; Uroosa Saeed; Waheed Miran; Tahir Iqbal; Aashir Waleed; Umer Rashid (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Luliconazole-loaded Proniosomal Gel for Enhanced Topical Delivery Against Fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans - Dina F. El-Bahr; Rania S. Abdel-Rashid; Rana Elshimy; Shereen S. El-Mancy (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Retraction Note: Impact of elevated temperatures on the genetic and morpho-physiological traits of cotton genotypes cultivation - Aamir Ali Abro; Muhammad Qasim; Muhammad Usama Younas; Ijaz Ali; Mubashir Abbas; Noor Muhammad; Shiguftah Khalid; Junaid Ahmed; Umbreen Bibi; Muhammad Waqas; Sezai Ercisli; Fahad Al-Asmari; et al. (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

Gastrointestinal Parasites and their Zoonotic Potential in Domestic Pigs Raised by Ethnic Communities in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, Bangladesh - Tania Sultana; Abdullah Al Bayazid; Anas Bin Harun; Sourov Sutradhar; Md. Farhan Hasan; Ainun Nahar; Jinnat Rehena; Joynti Saha; Md. Shahariar Hosen; S. H. M. Faruk Siddiki; Md. Aminul Islam; Md Robiul Karim (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Unveiling the anticancer potential of genus Aerva as therapeutics for CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia): from plant to patient - Kinza Afzal; Nusrat Shafiq; Maryam Rashid; Shagufta Parveen (Folia Microbiologica, 2026)

Corrigendum to “Climate-responsive cropland dynamics in Indus Basin: A comprehensive SDM assessment with intra-seasonal variability” [Sci. Total Environ. Vol. 1009 (2025) 181094] - Fatima Ilyas; Muhammad Azmat; Swera Javed; Shakil Ahmed; Muhammad Arshad; Muhammad Usman Rashid; Saeed Ahmad Asad (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Performance evaluation of CMIP6 GCMs and projection of precipitation extremes over the Jemma sub-basin, Upper Blue Nile basin of Ethiopia - Jemal Ali Mohammed; Mansour Almazroui; Irfan Ur Rashid; Shuraik Kader; Selemon Tsegaye Wubetu; Temesgen Gashaw Tarkegn; Dessalegn Worku Ayalew; Gebrekidan Worku Tefera; Solomon Addissu; Megbar Birhan (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Hydrogeochemical characteristics, stable isotopes, positive matrix factorization, source apportionment, and health risk of high fluoride groundwater in semiarid region” [J Hazard Mater, 469 (2024) 134023] - Abdur Rashid; Muhammad Ayub; Xubo Gao; Seema Anjum Khattak; Liaqat Ali; Chengcheng Li; Ajaz Ahmad; Sardar Khan; Jorg Rinklebe; Parvaiz Ahmad (Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2026)

Assessment of hydro-climatic extremes and implications for flood risk and resilience in the Chao Phraya River Basin, Thailand - Dibesh Khadka; Mukand S. Babel; Rashid Mahmood; Triambak Baghel (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)

Chromium as a severe anthropogenic geochemical anomaly in river sediments near a tannery outfall: spatial attenuation, source apportionment and ecological risk screening - Rahat Khan; Shuvashish Das Shuvo; Md. Samium Basir; Md. Abu Bakar Siddique; Javed Mallick; Hoang Thi Hang; Md. Harunor Rashid Khan; Saad Aldawood; Dhiman Kumer Roy; Narottam Saha (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)
Relocating a polluting industry can transfer contamination to a new receiving water body rather than eliminate it, yet the resulting sediment footprint is rarely resolved beyond surface contamination. This study quantified the spatial and depth-resolved sediment footprint of relocated tannery discharge in the Dhaleshwari River, Bangladesh, and distinguished anthropogenic from geogenic elemental signatures. Sixty sediment samples from 18 sites were analysed for 15 elements by neutron activation analysis. Sites were evaluated individually and within four spatial zones (discharge, opposite riverbank, upstream, and downstream) using non-parametric statistics, sediment-quality indices, and Positive Matrix Factorisation (PMF). Chromium was the dominant anomaly, with concentrations at the discharge point reaching ~260 times the average crustal value (mean: 24,514 ± 16,058 µg/g), declining significantly with distance from the outfall and differing among zones. Depth profiles showed no significant vertical trend across the full sediment cores, but significant near-surface enrichment occurred in the near-field cores, consistent with episodic, source-proximal deposition. Half of all samples exceeded the chromium Effects Range Median threshold. Source apportionment attributed only 15.5% of elemental variance to anthropogenic, chromium-dominated inputs, compared with 65.5% to natural weathering and 19.0% to mixed natural-industrial signatures. Thus, a comparatively small anthropogenic contribution governs the sediment’s principal screening-level ecological concern. This pattern is consistent with particle-reactive Cr being rapidly retained near its release point, producing a sharply confined hotspot rather than basin-wide dispersion. Because risk estimates are based on total Cr rather than speciation or bioavailability, they do not demonstrate biological toxicity. The findings support prioritising targeted interventions at the discharge zone over basin-wide remediation for managing industrial river contamination in comparable settings.

Mangroves as land and ocean buffers: A comparative analysis of mangrove ecosystem services in Ghana and Tanzania - Ibrahim Issifu; Menelisi Falayi; Terry Sunderland; U. Rashid Sumaila (Ocean & Coastal Management, 2026)

Integrating global targets for protected areas and sustainable fisheries - Boris Worm; Ella Clausius; Kirsten Grorud-Colvert; James E. Palardy; Daniel Pauly; Elizabeth P. Pike; Ellen K. Pikitch; Callum M. Roberts; Guinnevere E. Roberts; Robert H. Richmond; Laurenne Schiller; Rick D. Stuart-Smith; et al. (Marine Policy, 2026)

Multi-system urban fragility and climate vulnerability hotspots in a secondary coastal city: Evidence from Mongla, Bangladesh - Tasfin Aziz; Md. Jubaer Rashid; Imon Chowdhooree; Sakib Nasir Khan (Urban Climate, 2026)

Ecological adaptations of urban-exploiting birds along urbanization gradient in Gujranwala, Pakistan: a comparative analysis - Ghulam Mustafa Rashid; Abida Butt; Abdul Qadir; Mirza Habib Ali (Total Environment Advances, 2026)

Public Support for AI-Enabled Local Government Services: Governance Context, AI Modality, and Algorithmic Targeting - Sajani Senadheera; Tan Yigitcanlar; Rita Yi Man Li; Rashid Mehmood; Alexander Paz (Sustainable Cities and Society, 2026)

A data-driven framework for basin delineation and site response characterization using spatial clustering and Bayesian modeling: A case study for the San Francisco Bay area - Rashid Shams; Devjyoti Mitra; Ritu R. Nath (Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2026)

In vitro evaluation of cashew nut shell liquid as a potential antibacterial agent against Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, the causative agent of cabbage black rot - Andambike Emmanuel Mwakilema; Hector Mongi; Ernest Rashid Mbega; Agatha Amnaay Aloyce (Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2026)

Biocontrol of cotton Verticillium wilt by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FH1-RS1 and lanthanum-based rare earth material - Laiq Zada; Jubair Al Rashid; Xiaoxia Zhang; Lu Li; Chunxia Zhang; Jingjing Wang; Zhiyong Huang (Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2026)

Integrated optimization of Lantana camara-based biopesticide for Sitophilus granarius control: Chemical profiling, residual efficacy, and machine-learning-driven decision support - Pervin Erdogan; Muhammad Aasim; Zemran Mustafa; Amjad Ali; Seyid Amjad Ali; Rashid Abbas Khan; Abdul Waheed (Journal of Stored Products Research, 2026)

Retraction notice to ‘Hydrogeochemical properties, source provenance, distribution, and health risk of high fluoride groundwater: Geochemical control, and source apportionment’ [Environ. Pollut. 362, (2024) 125000] - Muhammad Ayub; Hira Javed; Abdur Rashid; Wardah Hayat Khan; Asif Javed; Tariq Sardar; Ghulam Mujtaba Shah; Ajaz Ahmad; Jörg Rinklebe; Parvaiz Ahmad (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

Design and fabrication of structured adsorbents with enhanced mass transfer for direct air CO2 capture - Yifan Zhang; Bing Du; Kaijie Xuan; Jie Wu; Yongfa Li; Longchun Zhong; Ali Nabeeh Shakhs; George P. Lithoxoos; Rashid M. Othman; Faiz Almansour; Jiawei Wang; Xi Zeng; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Comparative techno-economic and life cycle assessment of distilled monoglycerides production from waste cooking oil and palm fatty acid distillate via glycerolysis - Natnapong Wuttipisan; Kanokwan Ngaosuwan; Pongtorn Charoensuppanimit; Nopphon Weeranoppanant; Doonyapong Wongsawaeng; Worapon Kiatkittipong; Weerinda Mens; Merika Chanthanumataporn; Umer Rashid; Siti Zullaikah; Suttichai Assabumrungrat (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Assessing meteorological influences and predicting PM2.5 using deep learning approach: A case of Asian metropolitan city, Lahore - Amna Rashid; Rana Muhammad Atif (Atmospheric Environment, 2026)

Correction to: Magnetic Bentonite for Efficient Phosphate Removal from Wastewater: A Sustainable Strategy to Combat Eutrophication - Khizar Hussain Shah; Muhammad Imtiaz Rashid; Javairia Zubair; Saba Zafar; Abdul Amir; Akhtar Iqbal; Khurram Shahzad; Arshid Mahmood Ali (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Influence of Temperature and Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment on the Physiochemical and Adsorptive Characteristics of Rice Stalk Biochar for Cadmium Remediation: A Sustainable Solution - Ghulam Murtaza; Zeeshan Ahmed; Muhammad Usman; Awais Ahmad; Waed Alahmad; Mohammed S. Alotaibi; Saqer S. Alotaibi; Sajad Ali; Rashid Iqbal (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Isothermal based rapid and direct detection of bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) from crude plant sap - Shahjahan Rashid; Mir Mehreen; Dasari Meghanath; Sumiah Wani; Arsalan Gulzar; Rizwana Kausar Ali; Safeena Ali; Inabat Ameen; Gowhar Ali; Anirban Roy; Saba Banday; Sher Ahmad Dar; et al. (VirusDisease, 2026)

Phase-specific effects of guar meal and β-mannanase on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in broilers - Haroon Ur Rashid; Taimoor Khan; Muhammad Tahir; Muhammad Daud; Damiano Cavallini; Giovanni Buonaiuto (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)
This study evaluated the phase-specific effects of dietary guar meal (GM) inclusion, with or without β-mannanase supplementation, on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and energy utilization in broiler chickens. A total of 300 male Ross 308 broilers were assigned to eight experimental diets in a 4 × 2 factorial arrangement, consisting of four GM inclusion levels (0%, 4%, 8%, and 12%) with or without β-mannanase supplementation (0.35 g/kg), and were evaluated during the starter (7–21 d) and grower (22–35 d) phases. During the starter phase, broilers fed 4% GM supplemented with β-mannanase achieved growth performance comparable to the control diet, whereas increasing GM inclusion significantly reduced body weight gain, crude protein digestibility, and apparent metabolizable energy (AME; P < 0.05). β-mannanase supplementation partially alleviated these negative effects and fully restored crude protein digestibility at 4% GM. During the grower phase, broilers tolerated up to 8% GM without major reductions in growth performance, whereas 12% GM consistently impaired productive responses. Enzyme supplementation further enhanced body weight gain and protein digestibility across GM inclusion levels; however, its efficacy declined at 12% GM, where performance and energy utilization remained significantly lower than the control diet ( P < 0.05). These findings demonstrate that broiler responses to GM are strongly age-dependent and identify phase-specific tolerance thresholds for dietary inclusion. Under the conditions of this study, 4% GM during the starter phase and up to 8% GM during the grower phase can be successfully incorporated when supported by β-mannanase supplementation. This strategy may facilitate the sustainable utilization of guar meal as an agro-industrial by-product while maintaining productive performance and nutrient efficiency in broiler production systems.

Towards Safer Antimicrobial Peptide Therapeutics: A Predictive–Generative Framework Targeting ESKAPE Pathogens - Zubia Rashid; Hania Ahmed; Kashif Saleem; Muhammad Razi Uddin Siddiqui (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Cadmium Nanoparticles Disrupt Root Exosomal Defense Signaling Across Fruit & Root Crops: Mechanisms and Postharvest Rot Susceptibility - Qudrat Ullah; Waqas Haider; Muhammad Waqar; Abdul Rehman; Rashid Abbas Khan; Zaki ul Zaman Asam; Muhammad Zubair; Mujahid Farid (Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 2026)

Expression Analysis and Protein Modeling of Small Heat Shock Protein 20 VIS1 Gene in Six Solanum lycopersicum Determinate Varieties - Zubair Ahmad; Zaigham Abbas; Mirza Zian Ul Abideen; Shahzad Hussain Shah; Ahmad Ali; Zahid Ullah; Javed Iqbal; Rashid Iqbal; Allah Ditta; Mohamed Taha Yassin (Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 2026)

Decarbonizing Pakistan′s cement industry: a review of emissions, mitigation levers, policy frameworks, and implementation challenges - Muhammad Sumair; Tanzeel-ur Rashid; Muhammad Idrees; Müslüm Arıcı; Zhijiang Wang; Muzaffar Ali (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Synergistic role of biochar, AMF, and PGPR in enhancing drought tolerance and productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) - Ghulam Murtaza; Zeeshan Ahmed; Muhammad Usman; Islem Abid; Awais Ahmad; Vusala Ismayilova; Manal Abdulaziz Binobead; Rashid Iqbal (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Multi-omics and precision breeding strategies for enhancing biotic and abiotic stress resilience in rice - Zameer Hussain Jamali; Muhammad Usama Younas; Muhammad Qasim; Sajad Ali; Rashid Iqbal; Saltanat Aghayeva; Petr Konvalina (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Chitosan selenium nanoparticles (CS-SeNPs) strengthen photosynthesis, ion regulation, and antioxidant protection to improve wheat yield under salinity stress - Ghulam Murtaza; Oybek Mamarakhimov; Izimkul Manasova; Munisa Bekmukhamedova; Lola Sanayeva; Ilham Atadjanov; Gulzebo Vaisova; Sajad Ali; Mohammed S. Alotaibi; Lala Huseynova; Rashid Iqbal (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Emergence, evolution, and global dissemination of antimicrobial resistance: A One Health review - Rashid Ahmad; Zakir ullah; Mengzhe Li; Yigang Tong (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Adaptation of wild-type rabies virus on vaccine producing cell line and its quantification by peroxidase-based immunostaining - Muhammad Rehan Riaz; Syed Muhammad Kamran Ullah; Muhammad Rashid; Kaleem Ullah; Hamid Ahmad; Qari Muhammad Kaleem; Faiza Jamil; Saifullah Khan (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Hematological and Biochemical Profiles of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Body Mass Index Stratified Case–Control Study - Nusrat Jahan; Khurshid A. Padder; Idrees A. Shah; Aaffia Rashid; M. Aadil Yousuf; Imtiyaz A. Wani; Meena Godha; Mohd Ashraf Ganie (Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, 2026)

O-Glycosylation as a Key Regulator of Nutrient and Stress Signaling Pathways in Plants: New Insights and Future Directions - Rashid Abbas Khan; Tauqeer Ahmed Qadri; Amjid Khan; Qudrat Ullah; Dilawar Hassan; Rida Batool; Salma Hameed (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Occurrence of cucumber mosaic virus and watermelon mosaic virus in cucurbitaceous crops in Jammu and Kashmir, India - Insha Mehraj; Sumiah Wani; Sana Surma; Mariya; K. Sehla; K. R. Danush; Midhat F.; Irtiza T.; Soumya K.M.; Bilal A. Padder; Syed Berjes Zehra; Imran Khan; et al. (Indian Phytopathology, 2026)

Sub-tropical bird responses to seasonal variations and urbanization pressures along rural–urban gradient in Gujranwala - Ghulam Mustafa Rashid; Abida Butt; Tahir Sattar; Abdul Qadir; Mirza Habib Ali (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Daturaolone from Datura metel L. Inhibits acetylcholinesterase and monoamine oxidase B - Bilal Khan; Marryum; Abdur Rauf; Ayesha Tahir; Umer Rashid; Hira Naeem; Muhammad Saeed Jan; Muhammad Shafique; Saima Naz; Alessandra Gianoncelli; Giovanni Ribaudo (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Dissecting the genetic architecture of agro-physiological traits in buckwheat through multi-model GWAS - Majid Rashid; Manikandan Krishnan; Mansoor Showkat; Mahandiya Iqbal; Bisma Majid; Parvaze Ahmad Sofi; Najeebul Rehman Sofi; Ajaz Ahmad Malik; Vandana Jaiswal; Sajad Majeed Zargar (Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2026)

Health on two wheels: cycling’s net benefits and equity implications for children - MD Nayeemur Rashid Nayeem; Xiaodong Qian; Noribeth Mariscal; Yaoxian Huang; Sasha Zhou (Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 2026)

Hydrogen concentration enhancement in co-pyrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris microalgae and empty fruit bunches: RSM optimisation and fixed-bed reactor comparison - Mahmoud Elsafi; Yeek-Chia Ho; Beh Hoe Guan; Wai Hong Leong; Norhana Mohamed Rashid (Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2026)

Unveiling the plant growth-promoting and antifungal potential of Melissa officinalis endophytes: The integrative culture-dependent and metagenomic approaches - Vyacheslav Shurigin; Xiaoxuan Lu; Abdur Rashid Khan; Murad Muhammad; Ibad Ullah; Dilfuza Egamberdieva; Yang Yu; Li Li (Plant Science, 2026)

Glucose-driven metabolic reprogramming enhances fengycin biosynthesis and antifungal activity in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FH1-RS1 against Verticillium dahliae V991 - Jubair Al Rashid; Jingjing Wang; Xiaoxia Zhang; Junfei Gao; Qun Gu; Zhidan Zhang; Zhiyong Huang (Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 2026)

Numerical Analysis of Altitude Effects on Single-Cylinder Two-Stroke UAV Engine Performance - Muhammad Nouman Rashid; Faiq Said; Syed Ghafoor Shah; Muhammad Bilal; Hamza Sultan; Muhammad Qail (Next Research, 2026)

Harnessing energy from waste: Engine performance and emission behaviour of pyrolysis oil - Md Nurun Nabi; Adib Bin Rashid; Suman Das; Roksana Yasmin (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Radiological risk assessment due to naturally occurring radionuclides in water and fish from gold mining-impacted regions in northern Tanzania - Dorice Rashid Seif; Leja Rovan Stiplošek; Mwingereza John Kumwenda; Mohamed Mazunga; Marko Štrok (Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 2026)

Diesel engine performance enhancement using MXene nano-additives: An experimental study on efficiency and Pollutant Suppression - Mohd Danish; Sajid Ali; Syed Mohd Yahya; Rashid Ali; Suhaib Umer Ilyas; Sami Mansour Ghazali; Muhammad Faisal Rathore; Saeed Rubaiee (Fuel, 2026)

Geo-environmental processes for elemental distributions in the sediments of coastal rivers streaming through the mangrove estuary: Ecological risks assessment - Rahat Khan; Sifat Aysha; Fairose Tasnim; Md. Noman Hossain; Sheikh Md. Anowar Hossain; Md. Saiful Islam; Jolly Sultana; Abubakr M. Idris; Khalid A. Ibrahim; Md. Harunor Rashid Khan; Md. Bodhroddoza Shohag; Kamrun Naher; et al. (Environmental Research, 2026)

Multi-objective performance assessment of a thermoelectric-assisted HDH desalination system under variable operating conditions - Ali M. Ashour; Sajda S. Alsaedi; Jenan S. Sherza; Sarmad A. Ali; Hamzah M. Jaffar; Saif Ali Kadhim; Farhan Lafta Rashid (Desalination, 2026)

POSS-integrated 3D polyimide COFs for gold recovery from E-waste via adsorption and photoreduction - Saddam Hussain; Mingkun Qi; Yongchi Long; Muhammad Rashid; Hongzhi Liu (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

High-capacity and rechargeable zeolite-templated carbon for direct air capture of CO2 - Kaijie Xuan; Yifan Zhang; Jie Wu; Yongfa Li; Xifeng Zhu; Yi Xiao; Jiaxin Wang; Ali Nabeeh Shakhs; George P. Lithoxoos; Rashid M.Othman; Faiz Almansour; Ahmed Ameen; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Reducing Chromium Mobility and Toxicity in Agricultural Soils Using Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles-Assisted Biochar - Ghulam Murtaza; Zeeshan Ahmed; Sajad Ali; Mohammed S. Alotaibi; Awais Ahmad; Nahaa M. Alotaibi; Amr Elkelish; Rashid Iqbal (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilization through Combined Sources and Split Humic Acid Application Improves Wheat Productivity and Stress Resilience in Semi-arid Soils - Tahir Fazal; Muhammad Aurangzaib; Umar Arshad; Rashid Iqbal; Muhammad Raheel; Allah Ditta; Mohamed Taha Yassin (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Development and Performance Evaluation of an Indigenized Smart Field Lysimeter for Relative Crop Water-Use Assessment - Muhammad Faisal; Fiaz Hussain; Shoaib Rashid Saleem; Saliha Qamar (Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 2026)

Early winter precipitation variability over Pakistan and associated ENSO teleconnections - Romesa Najeeb; Irfan Ur Rashid; Rehan Ahmed; Muhammad Adnan Abid; Elham Ghasemifar; Ibrahim Alsafari (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)

Population-genetic structure and functional trait divergence differentiate invasive and endemic congeners in the Kashmir Himalaya - Rohied Ahmad Najar; Aijaz Ahmad Wani; Gousia Nabi; Showkat Ahmad Zargar; Irfan Rashid (Plant Ecology, 2026)

Benzimidazole Derivative as a Promising Targeted Therapeutic for Lung Cancer: In-Silico Approaches - Roney Miah; Abdul Rashid Issahaku; Md. Nazim Uddin; Muhamad Azwan Hamali; Md Mahfuz Miah; Karimah Kassim; Anke Wilhelm; Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi Mohd Aluwi (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Formulation and Evaluation of Solid Dispersion Loaded-mouth Film of Rosuvastatin Calcium - Mais Salim Saadallah; Amal F. Al-Dulaimi; Omar Abdulhakeem Hamid; Thamer A. Omar; Amina Khalaf Rashid (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Zinc oxide-bacteriophage synergistic combination for dual-mode antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli - Rashid Ahmad; Zakirullah; Abdul Waris Haqmal; Amna Shafqat; Mengzhe Li; Yigang Tong (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Next Generation Probiotics Challenges: A Road to use as Live Bio-Therapeutics - Hannan Rashid and; Arsalan Zaidi; Hannan Rashid (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Green-Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Selenicereus grandiflorus Exhibit Potent Nematicidal Activity Against Meloidogyne incognita - Sidra Ahmad; Mian Afaq Ahmad; Nayab Ahmad; Fazal Umer; Iqbal Munir; Md. Shahinoor Islam; Gulzar Ahmad; Muhammad Ijaz; Allah Ditta; Rashid Iqbal; Badr Aldahmash; Ahmed Rady (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Harnessing the Potential of Nodule Endophytic Bacteria to Improve Soybean Growth Under Saline Conditions - Humaira Islam; Mohsin Tariq; Kashif Sattar; Tahira Yasmeen; Muhammad Abdul Rehman Rashid (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Microsatellite Markers Display High Diversity in Bean Anthracnose Pathogen Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in Kashmir - Tabia Fayaz; Aasiya Nabi; Naziya Nabi; Irtifa Lateef; Raja Junaid; Qadrul Nisa; Sehla Khursheed; Adfar Bashir; Zainab Rashid; H. Itoo; Rafiq A. Shah; Saba Banday; et al. (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)

The MIREN Road Survey Database: Standardized Vegetation Sampling to Advance Our Understanding of Biodiversity Responses in Mountain Systems Across the Globe - Sylvia Haider; Jonas J. Lembrechts; Jake Alexander; Vincent Ralph Clark; Lisa J. Rew; Meike Buhaly; Marc Achermann; Alla Aleksanyan; Alisa Alvarez; Marco Andrello; José R. Arévalo; Valeria Aschero; et al. (Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2026)
Motivation The database initiated by the Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN) is one of the few globally implemented standardized vegetation surveys in mountains. The focus is on collecting plant species occurrences at 5‐year intervals along and adjacent to mountain roads spanning elevational gradients, with the goal of providing critical information about the ongoing spread of non‐native plants and the potential impacts of climate and human‐caused disturbance in the form of road infrastructure on mountain vegetation. Main Types of Variables Contained To date, the database contains almost 170,000 georeferenced records of plant species. Overall, 6854 vascular plant species were observed in 3364 plots across 25 regions, with many of these plots being revisited every 5 years. Each plot is identified by its coordinates, elevation and distance to the road. The status of each individual species (native, non‐native or unknown) is determined in accordance with regional databases. Spatial Location and Grain Plant species were surveyed at 20 sample sites, placed at regular elevational intervals along each mountain road, with typically three roads selected per region. Each sample site is subdivided into three 2 m × 50 m plots, one parallel to the road and two perpendicular to it, extending into adjacent vegetation. The 25 studied regions cover all continents except Antarctica. Time Period and Grain Data were collected between 2007 and 2023, with surveys being repeated at 5‐year intervals in a subset of regions. Three regions include four time‐steps, while seven and three regions were sampled three times or twice, respectively. In most regions, long‐term monitoring is ongoing. Major Taxa and Level of Measurement All vascular plant species. Software Format Data are available through a .csv file on Zenodo ( https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15749536 ).

In vitro, In silico, and phytochemical studies of Heterophragma adenophyllum leaves against hepatocellular carcinoma - Ummul Hazeefa; Nadeem Ahmed; Rashid Bhatti (In vitro models, 2026)

Integrated spatial analysis and Gaussian dispersion modelling of airborne particulate matter from rice processing mill hubs in rural Bangladesh and associated public health risks - Rubaiatul Islam Zerin; Md. Kamrul Hossain; Humaira Rashid; Sababa Tasnim; Md. Julfikar Ali; Md. Mizanur Rahman; Mohd. Maniruzzaman; Rafiquel Islam (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

The value of bottom trawling in Europe - Katherine D. Millage; Juan Mayorga; Sara Orofino; Trisha B. Atwood; Alan M. Friedlander; Louise S.L. Teh; Maria L.D. Palomares; U. Rashid Sumaila; Enric Sala (Ocean & Coastal Management, 2026)

AI‑guided design of 3D-printable gyroid spacers for scale‑resistant membrane distillation in sustainable water treatment - Balsam Swaidan; Ahmad S. Darwish; Tarek Lemaoui; Immanuvel Paul; Mohamed I. Hassan Ali; Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub; Hassan A. Arafat (Water Research, 2026)

Hydrodynamic drivers of circulation and exchange dynamics in large interconnected Lake Michigan-Huron system: Insights into mixing and transport processes - Fatemeh Rashid; Aaron T. Fisk; Ali Saber (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Valorization of rubber waste for the synthesis of an acidic heterogeneous catalyst for efficient palm fatty acid distillate esterification - Muhammad Aliyu; Junaid Ahmad; Chawalit Ngamcharussrivichai; Kamil Kayode Katibi; Syed Ahmar Ali Hashmi; Umer Rashid (Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2026)

Zircon U-Pb, Hf isotope and trace element geochemistry from the newly found Neoproterozoic granitoids in Wadh-Khuzdar area, Balochistan, Pakistan: constraints on magma genesis and tectonic settings - Muhammad Hussain; Hafiz U. Rehman; Muhammad Ishaq Kakar; Hao-Yang Lee; Sun-Lin Chung; Kaushik Das; Mehboob ur Rashid; Nasir Ahmad; Tehseen Zafar; Hiroshi Yamamoto (Precambrian Research, 2026)

Performance evaluation and multi-objective optimization of low-GWP refrigerants in vapor compression refrigeration systems using machine learning - Ali M. Ashour; Saif Ali Kadhim; Dhuha Radhi Nayyef; Amar S. Abdul-Zahra; Adrián Mota-Babiloni; Farhan Lafta Rashid; Abdallah Bouabidi (International Journal of Refrigeration, 2026)

Quantitative microbial risk assessment of hyperaerotolerant and multidrug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli related to contaminated chicken meat consumption - Kah Hui Chong; Nor Ainy Mahyudin; Hanan Hasan; Chia Yeung New; Nur-Shahera Mohammad Sabri; Shan Jiang; Kousalya Padmanabhan; Nor Azmiraah Abd Jabar; Wanyu Pan; Darren Xuan Yu Sim; Son Radu; Mahmud Ab Rashid Nor-Khaizura (Food Research International, 2026)

A novel lytic bacteriophage BUCT791 effectively controls multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in vitro and in vivo - Rashid Ahmad; Zakirullah; Amna Shafqat; Mengzhe Li; Yigang Tong (Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Superheated non-catalytic transesterification of binary mixture of Madhuca indica and waste cooking oil towards biodiesel synthesis - Bisheswar Karmakar; Rishya Prava Chatterjee; D. Rhithuparna; Sankha Chakrabortty; Rashid Imran Ahmad Khan; Gopinath Halder (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Widespread extreme precipitation events over Iran: Large-scale patterns and their associated global indices - Elham Ghasemifar; Irfan Ur Rashid; Celine Planche; Jean-Luc Baray; Mansour Almazroui; Manoranjan Mishra (Atmospheric Research, 2026)

Phosphoric Acid Outperforms Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) in Cadmium Toxicity Alleviation by Decreasing Bioavailability and Optimizing Maize Physiology in Contaminated Alkaline Soil - Nadeem Sarwar; Mujahid; Muhammad Akhtar; Imtiaz Ahmed; Wajid Mahboob; Muhammad Imran Tipu; Muhammad Rashid Shaheen; Mashael Daghash Alqahtani; Usman Zulfiqar (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Unveiling core genomic regions shaping plant architecture, productivity, and seed quality traits in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): insights from Meta-QTL study into breeding targets - Mahfuj Ahmed; Md. Yeamin Hossain; Md. Ridwanul Islam; Md. Shohag Rana; Nishat Tasnim Ananty; Mst. Sufara Akhter Banu; Abu Yousuf Hossin; Md. Golam Robbani; Md. Arifuzzaman; Md. Mahmudul Hassan; Kazi Md. Kamrul Huda; Shahanaz Parveen; et al. (Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 2026)

Crops exposed to extreme conditions: perspectives of gene editing to improve stress tolerance - László Szabados; Kamal Kant; Sahilu Rabilu; Afreen Rashid; Laura Zsigmond (Plant Cell Reports, 2026)
Extreme environmental conditions, such as drought, soil salinity, and extreme temperatures, seriously limit agricultural production. Traditional breeding can produce more tolerant cultivars, but has limitations due to the multigene-encoded traits and long time needed to generate improved varieties. Gene editing can introduce single or multiple point mutations, generate microinsertion/deletions (InDel), modify selected bases or DNA fragments, and modulate gene expression, producing novel alleles resembling natural variability. In this review, we cover the strategies and perspectives for editing nuclear or organelle-encoded genes to enhance tolerance to extreme environmental conditions, such as drought, salinity, cold, and heavy metals. A list of 73 arabidopsis genes is assembled, whose function in abiotic stress responses has been demonstrated with insertion or gene-edited mutants. A collection of 97 gene-edited mutants in crops with tolerance to one or more abiotic stresses was compiled. The power of multiplex editing is demonstrated to target multigene-encoded traits related to stress tolerance. Special attention is paid to encouraging results of 20 gene editing programs in various crops, which confirmed improved tolerance in field conditions, demonstrating the feasibility to incorporate this powerful technology into plant breeding. As gene editing generates molecular changes similar to natural polymorphism, legal conditions adopting NGT-friendly frameworks are expected to facilitate commercialization of such engineered varieties in most countries.

Therapeutic evaluation of artocarpin-enriched extract from Artocarpus heterophyllus heartwood in multiple sclerosis rat model - Humaira Majeed; Rizwan Rashid Bazmi; Malik SaadUllah; Zunera Chauhdary (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Effects of eccentric versus concentric cycling exercise on lipid and glucose metabolism in overweight and obese men - Nur Haida Che Mat Ariffin; Nor M. F. Farah; Hazwani Ahmad Yusof; Abdul Rashid Aziz; Kazunori Nosaka; Ahmad Munir Che Muhamed (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

First Comprehensive Assessment of Cytochrome P4501A Response of Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio, Linnaeus 1758) with the Nutrient Enrichment in Different Freshwater Lakes of North-Western Himalayas - Saima Andleeb; Azra Shah; Durdana Qazi; Asim Iqbal Bazaz; Irfan Ahmad Bhat; Mohd Ashraf Rather; Oyas Asimi; Rashid Ahmad Shah; Irfan Ahmad Khan (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Towards robust seismicity characterization in stable continental regions: a Bayesian approach for b-values in Peninsular India - Rashid Shams; Ravindra K. Gupta; Mukat L. Sharma (Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2026)

Influence of Check Size on the Amount of Water Used in Laser‐Levelled Irrigated Fields - Odilbek Eshchanov; Umrbek Sharipov; Rashid Xo'janiyazov (Irrigation and Drainage, 2026)
Laser land levelling has been widely adopted across Uzbekistan in recent years, particularly in the Khorezm Region. This transition has reshaped field configuration: small checks (≤ 0.5 ha), previously recommended for preplanting salt leaching, have increasingly been replaced by larger basins (2–10 ha or more). However, the implications of enlarged check sizes for leaching efficiency and water use remain insufficiently understood. This study evaluates the effects of check size on the amount of water used for salt leaching and leaching performance in laser‐levelled irrigated fields of the Khorezm Region. Field experiments were conducted at two sites using checks ranging from 0.3 to 7.0 ha. The results demonstrate that check size strongly influences the amount of water used for salt leaching, water advance, leaching duration and uniformity of salinity reduction. Small checks (0.3 ha) required approximately 1428 m 3 ha −1 and achieved full coverage within 2.5 h, whereas medium (≈3.44 ha) and large (6.5–7.0 ha) checks required 2349 and 3188–3210 m 3 ha −1 , respectively, with substantially slower advance and less uniform desalination. Root‐zone salinity decreased markedly across all treatments. Scenario analysis indicates that limiting the check size to ≤ 1.0 ha could save ~4.0 million m 3 of water per season in the Urgench District.

Impact of insect pollinators on the yield and quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) - Muhammad Mamoon-ur-Rashid; Farheen Sayyam; Habib Ali; Modhi O. Alotaibi; Ammara Riaz; Xu Danping; Muhammad Umair Sardar; Aftab Ahmad; Zhuo Zhihang (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Boredom Proneness, Sleep Quality, and Attention-Related Cognitive Errors: A Mediation Analysis - Muhammad Rashid; Shabnam Shabnam (Sleep and Vigilance, 2026)

Drivers and governance challenges of illegal fishing in the Pemba Channel Conservation Area, Zanzibar - Rashid Juma Rashid (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
This study examines the prevalence, socioeconomic drivers, and governance challenges of illegal fishing in the Pemba Channel Conservation Area (PECCA), Zanzibar a gazetted marine protected area covering approximately 1,000 km² along the western coastline of Pemba Island. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected from 99 artisanal fishers across four purposively selected landing sites through structured questionnaires, key informant interviews, and direct field observations. Beach seining (12%), spearfishing (8%), and steel traps (3%) were the primary prohibited methods documented. Poverty drove 39% of reported violations followed by profitability (17%) and corruption (12%). Rule awareness was low: 64% of fishers were unaware of fisheries regulations, and only 52.5% held valid fishing license. Institutional enforcement capacity is critically constrained: four rangers patrol roughly 1,000 km², patrols run once weekly due to fuel budget limitations, and sanctions rarely advance beyond verbal warnings. These structural conditions sustain a low-detection environment in which non-compliance persists despite formal prohibition. Three intervention areas emerge from the data: strengthening patrol capacity and enforcement consistency, subsidizing access to legal fishing gear, and expanding community education alongside co-management governance. These findings provide empirical evidence on IUU fishing dynamics within a Western Indian Ocean MPA that has received limited systematic study and carry direct implications for fisheries governance reform in Zanzibar.

Molecular Insights into the Detection and Genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii - Abdullah Al Bayazid; Sourov Sutradhar; Anas Bin Harun; Aayushma Neupane; Md Robiul Karim (Current Clinical Microbiology Reports, 2026)

Micro-aerobic treatment using purple bacteria enriched cultures for the treatment of gas-to-liquid (GTL) wastewater and PHA production - Naim Rashid; Sultan Shaikh; Udeogu Onwusogh; Afrah Siddique; Hamish R. Mackey (Chemosphere, 2026)

Blue carbon stocks, accumulation rates and knowledge gaps in Africa - Janine B. Adams; Paula Pattrick; Pere Masqué; Dennis Adotey; Elsheikh Bashir Ali; Abdelgadir Bashir Mohamed Awatif; Mohamed Fathi Ben Hamouda; Moncef Benmansour; Joseph F. Charles; Jerome Harlay; Lucienne Human; Linet Kiteresi Imbayi; et al. (Ocean & Coastal Management, 2026)

Seeing the wind: Orientation-robust street-level wind speed measurement using surveillance videos and deep learning - Cuiyan Zhang; Xing Wang; Jian Zhao; Maosu Wang; Lv Huiting; Li Heyueyang; A.K.M. Rashid Been Aziz (Urban Climate, 2026)

Toward sustainable production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from biomass-derived glucose through acidity-tuned zeolite catalysts - Oluwaseyi Ojelabi; Nuttapat Thiensuwan; Atikhun Chotirattanachote; Chanasit Kaewngam; Umer Rashid; Chawalit Ngamcharussrivichai (Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2026)

Harnessing endophytic microbiomes for ecosystem restoration in arid and semi-arid lands - Ibad Ullah; Abdur Rashid Khan; Jinbiao Ma; Vyacheslav Shurigin; Li Li (Rhizosphere, 2026)

Spatiotemporal analysis of coastal landform changes in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta derived from the modified normalized difference water index - Md. Bazlar Rashid (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

Glacier dynamics in the Upper Tons Basin (1993–2023): A multi-sensor approach using SAR coherence, thermal, and optical remote sensing - Md. Mamoon Rashid; Md Nawazuzzoha; Suheb; Md Shahid Ali; Mohd Ramiz; Mudigandla Rajesh; Hasan Raja Naqvi (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2026)

Agri-tech startups in India: Knowledge recombination under resource constraints - Rashid Parvez Khan; Saurabh Gupta; Regina Birner; Dhirendra Mani Shukla; Thomas Daum (Journal of Rural Studies, 2026)

Projected changes in sub-daily extreme precipitation: comparing temperature-scaling approaches and convection-permitting models across an Alpine gradient - Rashid Akbary; Eleonora Dallan; Marco Marani; Francesco Marra; Marco Borga (Journal of Hydrology, 2026)

Genotype and environmental effects on grain yield, agronomic performance, and beta-carotene content of provitamin A maize in tropical savannah ecologies - Gloria B. Adu; Isaac K. Amegbor; Flora C. Amagloh; Charles Nelimor; Baffour Badu-Apraku; Prince M. Etwire; Desmond S. Adogoba; Benedicta Atosona; Paulina A. Aboyadana; Kulai A. Manigben; Rashid Seidu; Maryke Labuschagne (Journal of Cereal Science, 2026)

Unlocking ketone dimerization efficiency with multifunctional Zr and Hf based UiO-66 and NUS-6 MOFs: A synergy of experiment and theory - Muhammad Kashif Majeed; Rashid Iqbal; M.Umar Majeed; Muhammad Akram; M.Zeeshan Ashfaq; Adil Saleem (Fuel, 2026)

Starch-based food packaging films from fundamental challenges to intelligent applications - Arif Rashid; Mingyue Li; Shan Gao; Hanxue Hou (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Identification and characterization of major bioactive compounds from Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) extracts showed multi-biomedical applications” [Environ. Res. 242 (2024) 117763] - Tan Phat Chau; Sandhanasamy Devanesan; Rashid Ayub; Karthikeyan Perumal (Environmental Research, 2026)

Does the energy transition lead to India's early turning point towards carbon neutrality? - Aabidah Rashid; R. Gopinathan (Environmental Development, 2026)

Genetic diversity and identification of blast resistance genes through SSR markers in Bangladeshi aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.) landraces - Sumi Saha; Md Mamunur Rashid; Rabeya Khatun; Md Sams-Al Safin; Sohana Jui; Mst Tanjina Shahanaj Turin; Md Mamunur Rashid; Md Arifuzzaman (Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 2026)

Thermoelectric cooling–assisted water harvesting and desalination: A critical review of technologies and performance limitations - Ali M. Ashour; Saif Ali Kadhim; Amar S. Abdul-Zahra; Sattar Aljabair; Osama B. Ahmed; Hamzah M. Jaffar; Ahmed Mohsin Alsayah; Farhan Lafta Rashid; Abdallah Bouabidi (Desalination, 2026)

Mitigation of Soil Cadmium Toxicity in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Using Taurine and Zaxinone: Antioxidant Regulation, Nutrient Homeostasis and Reduced Seed Cd Accumulation - Rashid Iqbal; Sajjad Hyder; Wael Elmenofy; Mohamed Mohamed El-Mogy; Hosny H. Kesba; Lamy Mamdoh Mohamed Hamed; Dilfuza Jabborova; Ghulam Murtaza (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Spatial Distribution and AirQ + -Based Health Risk Analysis of Particulate Matter in Bangladesh’s Industrial Hubs - Md. Kamrul Hossain; Rubaiatul Islam Zerin; Humaira Rashid; Umma Suraiya Parvin Kakon; Mst. Sadia Siddika Trina; Laila Anjum Eva; Shahin Ali; Mohammad Omar Faruk Molla; Md. Saikoth Jahan; Md. Assraf Seddiky; Sazal Kumar; Mohd. Maniruzzaman; et al. (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)
Rapid urbanisation and population growth in Bangladesh have intensified ambient particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10 ) pollution, posing critical threats to public health. This study assessed PM concentration in three major industrial cities, Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Gazipur. PM concentrations were measured using an Air Particle Counter and an optimised air-quality sensor. PM measurements were conducted at 138 sampling points across Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Gazipur in October 2023, a climatologically stable late-autumn period, providing a reliable baseline for assessing ambient PM levels. Long-term chronic and acute diseases were quantified using the WHO AirQ + tool, including acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) in children, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ischemic heart disease (IHD), stroke, and lung cancer (LC) in adults. The study revealed that the average PM 2.5 concentrations of 74.04, 56.70, and 63.99 µg/m 3 exceeded WHO standards in three cities and exceeded BD standards only in Dhaka, while PM 10 levels exceeded only WHO standards. A strong correlation was observed between PM 2.5 and PM 10 . Meteorological analysis indicated that wind speed and direction were key dispersion drivers, whereas temperature and humidity showed weak inverse exponential relationships with PM levels. Hazard Quotient (HQ) derivation revealed significant non-cancer health risks, with values exceeding unity. In contrast, PM 2.5 significantly affected ALRI mortality among children, with rates of 0.52, 0.44, and 0.49 per 100,000 in Dhaka, Narayanganj, and Gazipur, respectively. In adults, stroke was the leading PM 2.5 -related cause of death, with rates of 9.87, 9.13, and 9.63 per 100,000 in these cities. IHD deaths were also high, while LC and COPD mortality ranged from low to moderate. The study underscores the substantial public health implications of persistent PM pollution across Bangladesh’s industrial cities and reinforces the urgency of implementing coherent regulatory interventions. To strengthen the precision of exposure assessments and support more robust evidence-based policymaking, future investigations should incorporate multi-seasonal sampling, extended temporal monitoring, and broader spatial representation across diverse industrial zones.

Trends of Antibiotic Resistance in Poultry Sector: A Systematic Review - Abdul Rashid P. Rasheela; Sara H. Alhadidi; Juha M. Alatalo; Dana A. Abumaali; Nahla O. Eltai; Talaat Ahmed (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global concern, exacerbated by widespread antibiotics use in livestock, particularly in poultry systems where detection rates are high. This review systematically evaluates the literature, 71 studies (2014–2024) from NCBI, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, to assess the dynamics of ABR in agricultural soils using poultry manure. The analysis emphasizes the genetic landscape of ABR, soil's emerging contaminants like antibiotic resistance bacteria (ARB), and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Tetracycline resistance was the most frequently reported, ranging from < 10% in chicken manure (China & Canada) to 98.28% in chicken fecal samples (Panama). β-lactams in manure spanned < 5% in Canada to > 93.65% in Uganda, followed by aminoglycoside resistance 10%-92.8% (chicken feces, China). Fluoroquinolone-carbenicillin-amoxicillin (FCA) varied from 2.5% (feces, China) to 90% (feces, Guangdong Province, China), Macrolides-lincosamide-streptogramin B (MLSB) and sulphonamide ranged from 5.7%-72.4% and 1.3%-66.7% respectively, with lower rates in chicken manure from China and higher rates in Israel. Over half of the 37 studies on multidrug resistance (MDR), originated from China, with Shandong Province revealing a high rate of 91.07%. The presence of microorganisms like E. coli , S. enterica , K. pneumoniae , Pseudomonas spp ., and Staphylococcus spp. highlights the threat of ESKAPEE ( Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter species, Escherichia coli ) pathogens. These MDR bacteria pose risks in clinical and agricultural settings, challenging healthcare and public health. Understanding ARG prevalence in the poultry sector is vital for developing strategies, including manure treatment technologies, probiotic and natural antimicrobial alternatives, and surveillance tools, alongside the global action plans to curb environmental spread.

The Methodological Evolution of the Water-Food-Energy Nexus Index in Agriculture: A Systematic Review - Nisar Muhammad; Rashid Farooq; Khan Zaib Jadoon; Ghufran Ahmed Pasha (Water Resources Management, 2026)
The Water-Food-Energy (WFE) nexus has become a central framework for addressing resource sustainability in agriculture, yet its operationalization increasingly relies on composite indices whose methodological foundations remain fragmented. This study presents the first systematic and critical review of the Water-Food-Energy Nexus Index (WFENI) applied in agricultural systems. Following a rigorous PRISMA-guided protocol, we analyzed 21 peer-reviewed studies to examine indicator selection, index construction, weighting schemes, and validation practices. The review reveals a clear methodological evolution from early resource-efficiency metrics toward expanded frameworks that integrate environmental, climate, and emission dimensions. While normalization approaches are largely standardized, substantial divergence exists in weighting and aggregation, marking a gradual shift from equal and expert-based weights toward data-driven and optimization-based methods. However, a critical “robustness gap” persists: the vast majority of studies lack formal sensitivity or uncertainty analysis, raising serious concerns about reliability. This review systematically maps these methodological trends and outlines a strategic agenda for future research, advocating for the institutionalization of robustness testing, dynamic modeling, and expanded system boundaries to enhance the rigor and policy relevance of agricultural sustainability assessments.

Phylogenetic Placement and Lineage Differentiation of Horseshoe Crabs from the Bay of Bengal Inferred from DNA Barcoding - Md. Amdadul Haque; Turabur Rahman; Shafiqur Rahman; Ahmad Fazley Rabby; Zahidul Islam; Jonaira Rashid; Ehsanul Karim; Md. Harunor Rashid; Anuradha Bhadra (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2026)

Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Carotenoid Pigments from Marine-derived Exiguobacterium spp. Isolated from Bay of Bengal Sediments - Ashrafunnesa Flora; Sadia Afrin; Afsana Habib Jui; Banasree Bhowmik; Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan; Md. Mamunur Rashid; Nazia Khatun; Suravi Islam; Tania Hossain; Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan; Mihir Lal Saha (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2026)

From culture vessels to smart systems: the emergence of intelligent micropropagation technologies - Rizwana Rashid; Arshe Khurshid; Khalid Ferooz; Tahya Bashir; Khalid Mushtaq Bhat; Abdul Raouf Malik; Mariya Amir; Heena Bashir; Barafshan Bashir (Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2026)

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Leonardite alter fatty acid and amino acid biosynthesis in sunflower grains - Ghulam Murtaza; Muhammad Usman; Muhammad Rizwan; Sajad Ali; Zeeshan Ahmed; Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd; Rashid Iqbal (Plant Molecular Biology, 2026)

Exploring the anti-asthmatic effects of HMM: OVA-induced murine model and multi-target in silico analysis - Abdul Rashid Shaikh; Aisha Mobashar; Ali Sharif; Bushra Akhtar; Ohoud A. Alghamdi; Esmael M. Alyami; Gehan M. Elossaily; Omar A. Almohammed; Amira Metouekel; Mohammed Bourhia (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Flash flood susceptibility assessment using an integrated geomorphologic framework in data-scarce arid and semi-arid regions - Aftab Ullah; Rashid Farooq; Abdul Razzaq Ghumman; Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer; Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman Tariq (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)
Flash floods are among the most frequent natural hazards, posing serious environmental challenges, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where steep topography and compact basin morphometry accelerate surface runoff. The ungauged hill torrents of southwestern Punjab, Pakistan, are particularly vulnerable to such events, experiencing recurrent, intense flash floods. This study develops an integrated GIS-based morphometric framework to assess flash flood susceptibility across 13 major hill torrents in DG Khan and Rajanpur, Punjab. Fifteen morphometric parameters were analyzed using three complementary approaches: Hazard Degree (HD), Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The HD method captured the cumulative influence of all parameters. At the same time, PCA reduced redundancy and identified four dominant controlling factors: length of overland flow (Lo), form factor (Ff), circulatory ratio (Rc), and ruggedness number (Rn). The AHP further incorporated expert judgment, identifying drainage density (Dd) and ruggedness number as the most influential parameters, followed by basin relief (Bh) and drainage frequency (Fs). The convergence of results across the three independent methods significantly improves classification reliability compared to single-method analyses. Three hill torrents (Vidore, Mithawan, and Kaha) were consistently classified as highly susceptible, one as moderately susceptible, and four as low susceptibility. Hence, the proposed integrated HD-PCA-AHP model reduces methodological uncertainty and provides a transferable, data-efficient tool for assessing flash flood susceptibility and managing watersheds in data-scarce arid and semi-arid regions.

Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Contamination through CaSO₄ Application Under Sewage Water Irrigation Enhances Plant Physiology and Antioxidant Defense in Tomato - Rashid Jawad; Shaghef Ejaz; Aamir Nawaz; Hafiz Mohkum Hammad; Sajid Ali; Farhat Abbas; Artemi Cerdà (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Efficacy of Vachellia nilotica Extract-coated Urea in Maize: Field Performance and Phytochemical Basis of Urease Inhibition - Rashid Mahmood; Hina Jabeen; Muhammad Ajmal Rana; Faisal Nadeem; Ejaz Ahmed; Muhammad Bilal Chattha (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Integrated Computational Study for the Identification of Potential Mycobacterial ATP Synthase Inhibitors for Tuberculosis Therapy - Abdul Rashid Issahaku; Anwar Noreljaleel; Zurika Murray; Marietjie Schutte-Smith; Anke Wilhelm (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Immunohistochemical expression of pancreatic melatonin receptor (MTNR1B) under experimental sleep disturbance in rats - Salwa Hameed Affat; Huda Rashid Kamoona (Journal of Molecular Histology, 2026)

Leveraging weather parameters to predict household energy consumption: a study from northeast mexico using temporal fusion transformers - S. Ahmad; S. Hussain; M. S. Saleem; J. Rashid (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2026)

Preserving crop genetic diversity through traditional seed systems: insights from farmer-saved fonio (Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf) landraces in Northern Ghana - Abdul Rashid Issah; Richard Yaw Agyare; Mustapha M. Suraj; George P. Burton; Philippa Ryan; Irene Idun; Rafal Marek Gutaker; Caspar Chater; Joseph Adjebeng-Danquah; Ben K. Banful (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)
Fonio ( Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf) is an underutilized cereal whose genetic diversity is largely conserved through traditional seed systems managed by smallholder farmers in West Africa. Preserving this diversity is critical for climate adaptation, food security, and future crop improvement, yet empirical evidence on farmer-managed fonio landraces remains limited. This study characterizes farmer-saved fonio landraces and associated seed management practices in Northern Ghana, with emphasis on their role in on-farm conservation of crop genetic resources. Using a stratified random sampling approach, 110 fonio farmers were surveyed across Chereponi, Saboba, Gushegu, Tatale, and Zabzugu districts using structured questionnaires to document identified landraces, seed sources, duration of seed possession, trait preferences, and production practices. The results revealed that fonio cultivation is dominated by farmer-maintained landraces, with Yadema, Kpeintike, Ugabuja, Ipuja and Lipuima being the most cultivated. Most farmers (93%) relied on recycled seed, with some landraces maintained for more than 20 years, indicating strong on-farm conservation. Farmers prioritize traits such as high yield, early maturity, drought tolerance, and ease of dehusking, reflecting both agroecological constraints and post-harvest labour considerations. Fonio production was largely subsistence-oriented, characterized by small farm sizes, with a mean farm size of 1.12 acres (0.453 ha), and low use of external inputs. This study demonstrates that significant fonio genetic resources are conserved through traditional farming practices in Northern Ghana, where there are no formally released commercial cultivars. These findings highlight the need to integrate farmers’ knowledge into participatory breeding and to strengthen community-based seed systems to enhance productivity while safeguarding fonio genetic diversity.

Genome-wide characterization and evolutionary analysis of bZIP transcription factors in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. cv. Rio) with implications for genetic improvement - Jawad Ali; Saman Zulfiqar; Syeda Nazish Sohaib; Ayesha Aslam; Rashid Iqbal (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

Leveraging algal-derived biopolymers to alleviate multi-metal phytotoxicity and enhance maize growth in industrially contaminated soils - Ghulam Murtaza; Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan; Junaid Riaz; Aziza Huseynova; Waed Alahmad; Nazih Y. Rebouh; Mohammed S. Alotaibi; Sajad Ali; Hassan Mehmood; A. Ahmad; Rashid Iqbal (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Iron–titanium oxide-engineered biochar mitigates antimony and nickel bioavailability in paddy soil: implications for soil geochemistry, microbial dynamics, and rice grain safety - Ghulam Murtaza; Ali Sabah Alhasan; Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan; Awais Ahmad; Mohammed S. Alotaibi; Mohammed Obeid Alshaharni; Sajad Ali; Rashid Iqbal (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Beyond growth: how community empowerment and green infrastructure drive sustainable tourism in Thailand - Saqib Munir; Mushab Rashid (Environment Systems and Decisions, 2026)

A comparative study of YOLOv8 and Mask R-CNN for automated geological fracture detection in well-log images - Muhammad Rashid; Miao Luo; David A. Wood (Computational Geosciences, 2026)

Effects of strigolactone-modified biochars on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) germination and soil nutrient dynamics in alkaline soil - Ghulam Murtaza; Muhammad Usman; Wael Elmenofy; Hanan M. Alharbi; Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd; Mohammad K. Alharbi; Rashid Iqbal (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Enhancement of maize drought resilience using nano-buckminsterfullerenes and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria: insights into pigment stability, oxidative stress reduction, and yield - Ghulam Murtaza; Muhammad Usman; Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan; Zeeshan Ahmed; Awais Ahmad; Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd; Wael Elmenofy; Hassan Mehmood; Rashid Iqbal (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Impact of hydrothermal conversion of organic-rich carbonate rock of the Natih Formation in North Oman on organic matter characteristics and mechanism of chemical reactions - Aliia N. Khamieva; Ameen A. Al-Muntaser; Muneer A. Suwaid; Mohammed Hail Hakimi; Shadi A. Saeed; Mikhail A. Varfolomeev; Aref Lashin; S. M. Talha Qadri; Ahmed Naabi; Rashid Said Al Busaidi; Majid Hasani (Carbonates and Evaporites, 2026)

Adaptive role of silicon in enhancing crop resilience and yield under stressful environments: A new window for stress management - Ghulam Murtaza; Muhammad Rizwan; Muhammad Usman; Qamar uz Zaman; Zeeshan Ahmed; Rashid Iqbal; Akash Tariq; Gang Deng (Plant Biosystems, 2026)

Multi-scale meteorological and hydrological drought severity in a high-altitude Himalayan basin: An intensity–duration–frequency approach using SPI and SSI (1970–2016) - Nuaman Ejaz; Muhammad Rashid; Muhammad Waqar Saleem; Amro Elfeki; Songhao Shang (Journal of Mountain Science, 2026)

Collaborating across mountains: contributions of the Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN) to ecology and conservation - Aníbal Pauchard; Eduardo Fuentes-Lillo; Jake Alexander; Manzoor A. Shah; Agustina Barros; Lohengrin Cavieres; Sylvia Haider; Jonas J. Lembrechts; Keith McDougall; John W. Morgan; Vincent Ralph Clark; Irfan Rashid; et al. (Biological Invasions, 2026)

Synergistic application of biochar and mercury-resistant Bacillus cereus enhances phytoremediation efficiency and stress tolerance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) grown in mercury-contaminated soil - Ghulam Murtaza; Muhammad Usman; Zeeshan Ahmed; Rashid Iqbal (Biodegradation, 2026)

Assessing Spatial Variability of Boro Rice (Oryza Sativa) Phenology Across Different Climatic Zones in Bangladesh Using Sentinel-1 and -2 Time Series Data - Atikul Hoque; Ashfak Mahmud; Kazi Jihadur Rashid; Rathindra Nath Biswas (Agricultural Research, 2026)
Accurate estimation of rice phenology is crucial for effective crop management and food security, particularly in data-scarce regions like Bangladesh. This study investigates the application of Sentinel-1 (S1) and Sentinel-2 (S2) remote sensing data to monitor the key phenological stages of Boro rice across seven diverse climatic zones. In our analysis, we first employed a k-means clustering algorithm to identify and extract Boro rice parcels from S2 optical imagery, with the results validated through field visits. We then utilized the complementary strengths of VH/VV (cross-ratio, CR) polarization from S1 and the Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) from S2 time series, employing local minima and breakpoints methods to estimate two critical stages of rice growth: transplanting and harvesting. The results indicated a better agreement between CR and EVI in detecting harvest dates (mean absolute error, MAE = 10.4; mean error, ME = 9.7) than transplanting dates (MAE = 17.7; ME = 17.3), with CR consistently showing a systematic delay. Although EVI generally exhibited lower Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) values than CR for most stages, the superiority of EVI over CR could not be conclusively determined due to the generic nature of the reference data, which did not fully account for climatic variations. Notably, hilly regions in the southeast and northeastern parts of the country exhibited earlier transplanting (day of the year, DOY, 9 to 16) and harvesting (DOY 109 to 129) dates for both EVI and CR, likely due to higher rainfall and moderate temperatures during the growing period. Additionally, our study found that integrating S1 and S2 data provided a more comprehensive understanding of rice phenology, highlighting the importance of considering local environmental factors for accurate phenological monitoring.

Enhancing Oryza sativa Growth with a Genome-Characterized Bacillus velezensis SNR14-4, a Marine Strain Isolated from Fish Gills - Nambillipadath R. Rashid Muhammed; Sethu Madhavan; Niveditha D. Neroth; Deepa John; Sini Hariharan; Kottayath G. Nevin (Agricultural Research, 2026)

Age determination in coldwater schizothoracine fishes of the Kashmir Himalaya : Comparative evaluation of otoliths, fin rays and scales - Syed Talia Mushtaq; Tasaduq Hussain Shah; Ifrah Rashid; Syed Aalia Mushtaq; Farooz Ahmad Bhat; Zaib Hafiz Khan (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
Accurate age determination is fundamental to fisheries science, yet the precision of different calcified structures varies significantly across species and environments. This study provides the first comparative assessment of age estimation using whole otoliths, dorsal‐fin rays and scales for endemic fish species in the Kashmir Himalaya. We collected 500 specimens of seven species ( Schizothorax plagiostomus, Schizothorax niger, Schizothorax labiatus, Schizothorax curvifrons, Schizothorax esocinus, Crossocheilus diplocheilus and Triplophysa spp.) from various lakes and rivers. Age estimates from three independent readers were analysed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), coefficient of variation (CV), paired t ‐tests and Bland–Altman plots. Whole otoliths consistently provided the most reliable age estimates across all species, with the highest precision and lowest inter‐reader variability. Dorsal‐fin rays offered a viable non‐lethal alternative with moderate precision (e.g. ICC = 0.601–0.701 for S. niger and S. labiatus ), whereas scales exhibited the highest variability and poorest reliability, particularly in older fish (CV up to 145% in S. esocinus ). Species‐specific performance varied, with S. plagiostomus showing the most consistent results across all structures, and S. curvifrons and S. esocinus exhibiting high intra‐reader variability. These findings underscore the necessity for structure‐specific and species‐specific calibration in ageing studies. We recommend otoliths for high‐precision demographic studies and fin rays for non‐lethal monitoring, providing a critical foundation for developing standardized ageing protocols and sustainable fisheries management in the region.

Adipokine Dysregulation in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): A Hospital-Based Case–Control Study from India - Manzoor Ahmad Raina; Karanpreet Bhutani; Gowhar Rashid; Mushtaq Ahmad Khan; Syed Mudassar (Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, 2026)

Phytochemical characterization, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of Cymbopogon citratus extracts against multidrug-resistant uropathogens - Kainnat Khalid; Shumaila Naz; Azka Javaid; Anas Rashid (Folia Microbiologica, 2026)

Precision Agriculture Through Green Nanoparticles: Mechanistic Insights into Nutrient Delivery and Enzyme-Targeted Pest Control with Emerging Computational Perspectives - Muhammad Irfan; Hira Altaf; Mishal Naveed; Nadia Zeeshan; Umer Rashid; Amber Afroz (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Economic and Environmental Assessment of Lot Sizing and Emission Reduction Strategies With Government Incentives for Perishable Items - Md Rakib; Farhana Rashid; Md. Al-Amin Khan; Ali Akbar Shaikh (Environmental Modeling & Assessment, 2026)

Assessment of heavy metals and proximate composition of a jellyfish (Rhizostoma octopus Gmelin, 1791) from Cox's Bazar coast, Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh: Tracing contamination sources and human health risks - Md. Simul Bhuyan; Debasish Pandit; Mohammad Ismail; Mir Mohammad Ali; Md Khalid Saifullah; Md. Tarikul Islam; Ahmed Harun-Al-Rashid; Ummey Hafsa Bithi; Mrityunjoy Kunda; Md. Abu Bakar Siddique (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Collagen-based composite films as sustainable food packaging material: A review - Mysha Maliha; Taslim Ur Rashid (Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2026)

Effect of thermal shock on the blood physiology and respiratory response in a coastal fish species (Mystus gulio) under hypoxia - Shaharier Ahmed; Md. Harun-Ur-Rashid; Md. Shamim Rahman; Md. Nayeem Hossain; Shahinur Akter; Shifat Ara Noor; Harunur Rashid; Md. Mahiuddin Zahangir (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

Mineralization and biodegradability enhancement of real pharmaceutical wastewater via heat-activated periodate system: Response surface optimization and feasibility study - Mahmoud Samy; Nasr Rashid; Abdullah S. Bostaji; Abdulaziz Alzahrani; Hassan Shokry; Mohamed Mohamed Gaber (Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Influence of hydrothermal treatment on selenium emission-reduction and transformation from low-ranked coal” [J. Clean. Prod. 267 (2020) 122070] - Habib Ullah; Baoliang Chen; Asfandyar Shahab; Faiza Naseem; Audil Rashid; LuLun; Balal Yousaf; Sangar Khan (Journal of Cleaner Production, 2026)

Bacillus subtilis enhances maize yield by restricting cadmium translocation and modulating ion homeostasis - Haseeb Ahmad; Jiu Yang Mao; Rayyan Khan; Muhammad Ali Shah; Kashif Khan; Muhammad Asad Naseer; Shahid Ali; Rida Rashid; Rui He; Xun Bo Zhou (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

One-step dealloying-derived cobalt nanoelectrodes for highly efficient electroreduction of carbon dioxide - Samina Farid; Ashi Rashid (Fuel, 2026)

Trace detection of carbaryl pesticide in food samples via a highly efficient and novel g-C3N4/MXene-based electrochemical sensor - Talib Hussain Banglani; Faheeda Soomro; Ahmed Ali Jamali; Ayaz Ali Memon; Ali Hyder; Nasrullah Mahar; Zahid Ullah Khan; Mohsin Kazi; Mohammad R. Alhuzeri; Md Abdur Rashid (Food Chemistry, 2026)

A systematic review of anti-skin-aging collagen peptides: from source preparation and activity evaluation to multi-target mechanisms - Zhenyu Bai; Ruofang Su; Qiufang Liang; Jun Yang; Xiaohong Sun; Quan Sophia He; Arif Rashid; Ping Liu; Ailing Zhang; Xiaofeng Ren (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Biological activities of kombucha: An integrative narrative review and bibliometric analysis - Emily Jia Xin Koh; Noorul Syuhada Mohd Razali; Haslaniza Hashim; Hafeedza Abdul Rahman; Seng Joe Lim; Nor Khaizura Abd Rashid; Titisari Juwitaningtyas; Noor-Soffalina Sofian-Seng (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Dual-phase bioconversion transforms toxic invasive Ageratina adenophora into nutrient-rich fertilizer: Synergistic detoxification by composting and black soldier fly larvae - Yousif Abdelrahman Yousif Abdellah; Xiaofei Shi; Dou Tingting; Jianou Gao; Shimei Yang; Fengming Zhang; Zhenyan Yang; Chengmo Yang; Elsiddig A.E. Elsheikh; Zhuyue Yan; Rizwan Khan; Rashid Mohamed Ahmed; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Enhancing Soil and Atmospheric Carbon Regulation Through Bombax Ceiba-Based Agroforestry in Drylands - Ghulam Yasin; Muhammad Talha Bin Yousaf; Muhammad Atif Latif; Muhammad Azeem Sabir; Muhammad Azeem Akhter; Shafeeq Ur Rahman; Sajad Ali; Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd; Rashid Iqbal (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Cu2+-Surface-Modified Activated Carbon from Nutshells for Enhanced Metformin Removal: Mass Transfer Simulation, Attraction Mechanism and F-Test Studies - Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Yusop; Md Mamoon Rashid; Mohammad Mahtab Alam; Mohd Azmier Ahmad (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Current status of aflatoxin contamination and mitigation efforts in mozambique: a systematic review - Ibraimo Teleha Chabite; Jamal Kussaga; Frida Nyamete; Rashid Suleiman (Mycotoxin Research, 2026)

Biochemical and Yield Response of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) to Exogenous Application of Glutathione Under High Temperature Stress at Flowering Stage - Rania Baloch; Muhammad Farrukh Saleem; Muhammad Sarwar; Muhammad Awais Arshad; Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza; Aqsa Baloch; Amina Rashid (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Optimization of Ramazol Brilliant Violet-5R dye removal from wastewater by coriander seeds and cement kiln dust adsorbents - S. H. Abbas; I. A. Hussein; K. H. Rashid; A. A. Khadom (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2026)

Application of municipal wastewater-derived Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecium in mitigating ciprofloxacin phytotoxicity in crops - N. Mohy u Din; A. Rashid; M. Farhan; C. Keating; M. Mohy u Din; L. C. Campos (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2026)
Ciprofloxacin (CIP) is frequently detected in environmental matrices due to incomplete removal during wastewater treatment, posing risks to sustainable agriculture through phytotoxicity and the promotion of antimicrobial resistance. This study isolated and characterised CIP-resistant bacteria from municipal wastewater in Lahore, Pakistan, and evaluated their potential for CIP bioremediation and phytotoxicity reduction in edible crops. Two potent isolates were identified through 16S rRNA sequencing as Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecium . In biodegradation assays, the bacterial consortium demonstrated high removal efficiency, achieving up to 100% CIP degradation under optimal conditions (40 °C, pH 6.5), confirmed using HPLC. The process followed Michaelis–Menten kinetics, with E. faecium exhibiting a higher degradation rate (Vmax = 8.26 mg L⁻ 1 day⁻ 1 ) than E. coli (Vmax = 6.37 mg L⁻ 1 day⁻ 1 ). Phytotoxicity assays conducted using CIP-contaminated irrigation water (0.1–500 mg L⁻ 1 ) showed that application of the consortium substantially improved seedling performance in carrot ( Daucus carota ), pea ( Pisum sativum ), radish ( Raphanus sativus ), lettuce ( Lactuca sativa ), and spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ). The consortium enhanced the germination index by 56–199% and increased the seedling vigour index by up to 337% compared with CIP-only treatments. All measured stress-tolerance indices (root and shoot length, fresh and dry weight) increased significantly, while the phytotoxicity index decreased in bacterially treated groups. Overall, the consortium effectively degraded CIP and mitigated its phytotoxic impacts, demonstrating strong potential as a sustainable biological strategy for treating antibiotic-contaminated water and protecting crop productivity.

Arthropods as chemical modifiers of metal contaminated soil - Zeinah Abdul Ameir Mohammed; Aqeel Iami; Farqad Abdullah Rashid; Mustafa Al-Furaiji (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Valorization of recycled concrete fine aggregates in gypsum mortars for developing eco-friendly false ceiling plates - Rashid Latif; Muhammad Rizwan Riaz; Anam Fatima; Rizwan Azam; Muhammad Hassan Javed (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

A Simple Loading Fixture for Mode I Rock Fracture Toughness Testing Using pCT Specimens - Rashid Hajivand Dastgerdi; Mohammad Salimi; Torsten Wichtmann; Vahab Sarfarazi; Agnieszka Malinowska (Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2026)

Effects of glucogenic and ketogenic energy sources, with or without yeast supplementation, on performance, blood metabolites, and health of heat-stressed fattening Beetal goats - M. Shahjahan; M.I. Malik; M.A. Rashid; H. Rehman; M.S. Yousaf; Zahid Manzoor; A.K. Patra (Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2026)

Cycle Metrics and Strategy Detection for Automated Chair Sit-to-Stand Test Analysis Employing a Single Smartphone - Arshad Sher; Muntazir Rashid; Ahmad Lotfi; Federico Povina; Otar Akanyeti (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)
Purpose The 30-second Chair Sit-to-Stand Test (30 s CST) is widely used to assess lower-limb function and reflects complex motor coordination across neural systems. However, conventional scoring methods are often inconsistent and fail to capture variations in compensatory movement strategies or require invasive instrumentation. This study presents a smartphone-based system that automatically detects rising strategies across repeated CST cycles, providing an automated approach to extract cycle-level biomarkers of motor performance. Methods Thirty-five adults 10 younger, 20 older, and 5 with Parkinson’s disease performed supervised 30-s CST trials while wearing a waist-mounted smartphone that recorded accelerometer and gyroscope data at 400 Hz. Cycle detection used amplitude-adaptive thresholds and dominant-frequency intervals for robust segmentation of CST cycles. Rising strategies were classified with rule-based method that uses trunk pitch dynamics and cycle duration. Agreement with video annotations was assessed using Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC (2, 1)), Bland–Altman analysis, and macro F1 scores. Results The algorithm detected 660 CST cycles with 99% accuracy, and the average mean absolute error across participants was under 40 ms. Bland–Altman analysis showed negligible bias (− 0.012 s) and narrow limits of agreement (− 0.134 to 0.110 s). Strategy classification achieved macro F1 = 0.94. Flexion cycles were consistently longer than Momentum Transfer cycles (e.g., older adults: 2.63 vs. 1.45 s). Conclusion Automated CST analysis reveals movement signatures not captured by standard timing, offering a richer characterization of mobility patterns. While these findings demonstrate technical feasibility and highlight clinically relevant variations, their application for diagnostic or personalized rehabilitation purposes remains preliminary and requires validation in larger cohorts.